Front brakes, 2FN brake caliper, servicing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Front Brakes, 2FN Brake Caliper, Servicing

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Special tools and equipment required

V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
V.A.G 1410 Torque wrench
V.A.G 1869/2 Brake pedal depressor

NOTE:

After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
To draw off brake fluid from the reservoir, use brake charge and bleed unit VAS 5234 or extraction unit V.A.G 1869/4.
install brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose.
Wheel bolt tightening torque

Refer to TORQUES FOR WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Brakes, 2FN Brake Caliper

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1 - Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm

2 - Brake disc

Ventilated brake disc: diameter 334 mm
Brake disc thickness: 32 mm
Wear limit: 30 mm
Always replace both sides

Left is different from right. Arrow points in direction of normal travel
Remove brake caliper prior to removing

3 - Brake pads

With wear indicator

Warning lamp lights up on instrument panel when wear limit is reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm)

Thickness 19.7 mm (775 in.) including backing plate
Checking thickness

Refer to BRAKE PADS (FRONT AND REAR), CHECK THICKNESS

Always replace both sides
Removing and installing. Refer to Brake pads, removing and installing
Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate

4 - Retaining spring

Insert in both brake caliper housing holes

NOTE: The retaining spring must be pushed under the brake carrier after inserting into both holes. Faulty installation will not allow compensation of outer pad wear and therefore the pedal travel increases.

5 - Brake carrier

Bolt to wheel bearing housing

6 - Brake caliper housing

Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
Removing:

Remove brake pads -item 3, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview . Refer to Brake pads, removing and installing
Install brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2
Remove brake hose -item 7, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview from brake caliper

Installing:

Install brake pads -item 3, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview . Refer to Brake pads, removing and installing
Install brake hose -item 7, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview onto brake caliper
Remove brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2
Bleeding brake system Mark 60. Refer to Bleeding brake system with brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234, vehicles with ABS Mark 60

Servicing. Refer to Front brakes, 2FN brake caliper, Servicing

7 - Bearing bushing

8 - Guide pins, 25 Nm

9 - Protective cap

Remove
Upper protective cap with cable holder for brake pad wear indicator

10 - Retainer

Bolt to brake caliper housing

11 - Hex bolt, 8 Nm

12 - Brake hose/line

Screw into brake caliper housing
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads

13 - Ribbed combi bolt, 125 Nm

Clean if reusing

14 - Wheel bearing housing

15 - Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm

16 - ABS speed sensor

Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricating paste G 000 650

17 - Splash plate

18 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm

19 - Wheel hub with rotor

Pressing out and in

Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION

20 - Connector

21 - Bracket

22 - Bolt